Tikka T3 Thread

[NewsShooter]

Finally got my krg bravo in! View attachment 6952551

Wish they would make this in a long action.

 

[Minarix]

I suggest a CTR with 24” stainless barrel

I put mine in a KRG Bravo stock and it is sweet

Was looking at the w3 chassis, run a manners atm on my 308

 

[Tarheelpwr]

Can I borrow your login 😂 that pricing isn’t working for me...

Just get a C&R FFL. Just google it. Takes 5 min, $30 for 3 years.

 

[260284]

Good morning, the Tikka CTR has caught my eye and made it to the top of my list for my next stick. So I've got a couple quick questions.

The throat on my 700 .308 is so long theirs no chance getting close even with Wyatt mags loaded to 2.875 coal

For reloading how close to the lands can you get at mag length. Also is 2.8 max or can you load longer in the factory mags?

On my way to fondle grope and possibly drool a little .... who am I kidding gona go pick up a 260 if it's in stock.

As always thanks for any help.
Bill

I started with a CTR in 260. I started with the 140 Hornady HPBT, went to the 140 ELDM, and then the Nosler 140 RDF as they liked a lot of jump. Depending on the bullet, I could get into the lands if I wanted to. When that barrel was shot out i went 6.5 Creedmoor and haven't looked back. I used a 23.5" Bartlein medium palma and I picked up a 20" CTR 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. I am switching to the 20" in a couple of weeks for deer season.

 

[JGR1953]

Just get a C&R FFL. Just google it. Takes 5 min, $30 for 3 years.

So your saying that Brownells offers a discount for a C&R FFL but you still have to have the "new" firearm shipped to a valid FFL in your state and legally submit the background check and whatever transfer fee that dealer charges....?

 

[backcountryguide]

Earlier in this thread someone asked about stippling a KRG Bravo. They stipple very well along with the CTR bolt knob.

 

[backcountryguide]

 

[viking78]

I have really liked to fine tune my Tikka rifles.
Love these both, could not think any other.

 

[M4Junkie]

http://imgur.com/RNV3SP3

 

[Tarheelpwr]

So your saying that Brownells offers a discount for a C&R FFL but you still have to have the "new" firearm shipped to a valid FFL in your state and legally submit the background check and whatever transfer fee that dealer charges....?

Yes, you send them a copy of your C&R and they set you up with a dealer account. All the same rules apply for FFL items.

 

[JGR1953]

Yes, you send them a copy of your C&R and they set you up with a dealer account. All the same rules apply for FFL items.

Thanks for the info. I've read the regulations and it seems like a pretty simple process to get one.

 

[daylate]

Are there any 2 stage triggers being made for tikkas

Huber says they're working on one ..don't know when or single or double stage....hopefully double...

 

[Tarheelpwr]

Thanks for the info. I've read the regulations and it seems like a pretty simple process to get one.

No prob. Keep in mind, I’ve neever seen a price difference as drastic as that Tikka. Most discounts are much less, but even the savings from 1 TrigerTech paid for the C&R

 

[JGR1953]

No prob. Keep in mind, I’ve neever seen a price difference as drastic as that Tikka. Most discounts are much less, but even the savings from 1 TrigerTech paid for the C&R

Thanks Tar !
Any other vendors besides Brownells offer the discounts ?

 

[Tarheelpwr]

Thanks Tar !
Any other vendors besides Brownells offer the discounts ?

Yea, lots do. Honestly, too many to list. Just check with everyone you normally buy from. Redhawk rifles was a recent surprise for Proof barrels.

 

[Edsel]

Wish they would make this in a long action.

I hope they'd make a dedicated left - handed version, as well - so we wouldn't have to bubba the plastic.

 

[tam4511]

Took the new setup to the local 1200yd range

 

[fastfwd]

Took the new setup to the local 1200yd range

And...?

 

[tam4511]

And...?

It's all steel so no target pics haha, made some 7 and 800 yd hits, got consistent with the 6" gong at 600

 

[fastfwd]

It's all steel so no target pics haha, made some 7 and 800 yd hits, got consistent with the 6" gong at 600

Nice.

The mat in your photo looks really comfy. Who makes it?

 

[bulldog911]

Took this beast a walk in the hills tonight....still love at first site

 

[tam4511]

Nice.

The mat in your photo looks really comfy. Who makes it?

The vism mat/bag off Amazon, it's much nicer than I thought. Works great and I like the double use so I don't have to carry a mat around anymore

 

[Derek200]

Bulldog. What is it?

 

[Chase214]

Huber says they're working on one ..don't know when or single or double stage....hopefully double...

Yea I called them a few months back. I was thinking about trying a bix and andy

 

[Lunchbox27]

Took this beast a walk in the hills tonight....still love at first site

Man, their Copperhead finish looks amazing. I didn't like the photos of it on their site, but wow... that is sexy! I'm tempted to send mine in and have them redo it to one of the new colors.

 

[CaptNemo]

The main reason to get a ctr over a t3x is
Threaded and heavy barrel
Comes with rail
Detachable mags
Everything else is the same

I got a ctr a couple months ago and love mine

Now: Stainless or Blued steel ?
The barrel will get replaced one day with a stainless Krieger or Bartlien blank so is it worth the extra $ at this point ?
Does the CTR come with a Pic Rail as part of the package ?

 

[JGR1953]

Now: Stainless or Blued steel ?
The barrel will get replaced one day with a stainless Krieger or Bartlien blank so is it worth the extra $ at this point ?
Does the CTR come with a Pic Rail as part of the package ?

If you are for sure going to swap barrels then save the bucks for the new one and yes they come with a 0 moa rail.

 

[tenringx]

A little conversion I have been working on- 16” 300 blackout (PVA Tube), MPA Lite chassis. Will be trying out my 45 Obsidian on it to see if it’s quiet enough. Might throw the Omega on if not. Should be a pretty fun little rig.

 

[tree man]

Man, their Copperhead finish looks amazing. I didn't like the photos of it on their site, but wow... that is sexy! I'm tempted to send mine in and have them redo it to one of the new colors.

Same thing I said lol on the website it looked like trash, but in reality it’s sweet

 

[indys28]

Participated in a local match over the weekend. Managed 7th out of 36 shooters and 2nd in the Intermediate class. Rifle did great, it was windy with fine moon dust filling the action and it never gave me any issues. I have another match this weekend, hopefully my good luck will follow me to that one as well. View attachment 6942769 View attachment 6942770 View attachment 6942771

Outstanding! What brand/model tripod is next to you?

 

[proftwo]

Guys,
I've been thinking about one thing, mostly because all of talk regarding Tikka and Sako.

As I've understood it, they both are made "under the same roof" and are based on the same barrel.

Tikka has a 3 shot MOA guarantee, and Sako has a 5 shot MOA guarantee.

My question is, has anyone compared these two and if so how do they compare to each other?

Just something I've been thinking about, at least since I ordered my Tikka

Tikka actually has a five shot MOA guarantee for varmint and Tac models at 100 meters

 

[Conaso]

From Sako website...

All Sako and Tikka rifles and cartridges are tested to guarantee 1 MOA or better accuracy - straight out of the box.

 

[tevan0707]

Outstanding! What brand/model tripod is next to you?

That is the Slik AMT tripod from Hog saddle.

 

[bulldog911]

Bulldog. What is it?

Ctr 6.5 in a manners mcs PRS1TK

 

[beetroot]

I started with a CTR in 260. I started with the 140 Hornady HPBT, went to the 140 ELDM, and then the Nosler 140 RDF as they liked a lot of jump. Depending on the bullet, I could get into the lands if I wanted to. When that barrel was shot out i went 6.5 Creedmoor and haven't looked back. I used a 23.5" Bartlein medium palma and I picked up a 20" CTR 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. I am switching to the 20" in a couple of weeks for deer season.

Did you ever run out of magazine length when loading the 140gr ELD for 260 in the CTR?

 

[tevan0707]

My J Allen finally shipped! Should be delivered today, sadly I won't be able to use it for my match tomorrow since I won't have time to play around with the magwell and get it re-zeroed. Either way, I will have it for my regional finale. Will post more pictures once I receive it and get it mounted up.

 

[Lunchbox27]

My J Allen finally shipped! Should be delivered today, sadly I won't be able to use it for my match tomorrow since I won't have time to play around with the magwell and get it re-zeroed. Either way, I will have it for my regional finale. Will post more pictures once I receive it and get it mounted up.

View attachment 6955208

Looking forward to see this!

Are you moving the A5 over to the 223?

 

[tevan0707]

Looking forward to see this!

Are you moving the A5 over to the 223?

I sure am. Hoping it get the 223 load development going shortly after.

 

[Lunchbox27]

I sure am. Hoping it get the 223 load development going shortly after.

Very nice! You going to run the heavies? Will the 1:8 stabilize the 88 ELD-M? I just threw them from my Valkyrie upper and they're awesome to 920 yards (Furthest so far).

That said, my Tikka is @ The Firm Rifles getting a new Proof Research barrel. Looking forward to getting it back and a faster barrel hehe.

 

[viking78]

I am really happy how the barrel and action cerakote finish did turn out, never cerakoted barreled action before with this color.
Perfect camouflauge in arctic nature.

 

[tevan0707]

Very nice! You going to run the heavies? Will the 1:8 stabilize the 88 ELD-M? I just threw them from my Valkyrie upper and they're awesome to 920 yards (Furthest so far).

That said, my Tikka is @ The Firm Rifles getting a new Proof Research barrel. Looking forward to getting it back and a faster barrel hehe.

I have some 88's that I've tested before with less then desirable results so I'm guessing I would need a 7" or 7.5" twist to stabilize those puppies unfortunately. I do have some 80's I'm going to try, and if those don't work then I will drop down to the 77's.

Gotta love the proof barrels, definitely worth the money!

 

[Lunchbox27]

I have some 88's that I've tested before with less then desirable results so I'm guessing I would need a 7" or 7.5" twist to stabilize those puppies unfortunately. I do have some 80's I'm going to try, and if those don't work then I will drop down to the 77's.

Gotta love the proof barrels, definitely worth the money!

Don't over look the 75 grain ELD's, either. Those shot lasers in my 18" WOA barrel.

Man, you're making me wanna rebarrel my 223 Remington so I can shoot the heavies in that. Most I can run in a 1:9 (efficiently) is the 69smk.

 

[tevan0707]

Don't over look the 75 grain ELD's, either. Those shot lasers in my 18" WOA barrel.

Man, you're making me wanna rebarrel my 223 Remington so I can shoot the heavies in that. Most I can run in a 1:9 (efficiently) is the 69smk.

I'm pretty good at that! I may even go one step further though and go to a 223AI with a 7 just for the added speed with the 88's.

 

[260284]

Did you ever run out of magazine length when loading the 140gr ELD for 260 in the CTR?

Only when the throat was almost gone out of the barrel.

 

[viking78]

6 CREEDMOOR, how long barrel life this caliber has?

 

[Simia Dei]

6 CREEDMOOR, how long barrel life this caliber has?

 

[RichS]

I heard from friend of mine today, that next year there would be coming CTR in 223rem.

Yep. Just heard from Tikka yesterday that first half of 2019.

 

[Schralp]

My first Tikka. T3x Tac A1 in .308 w/ Steiner T5xi 5-25x56 with Badger Ordinance mount. Changed how I view shooting. It's still better than I am, but I'm a Tikka lifer now.

 

[tevan0707]

Shot a local last minute match yesterday just before our regional finale. I was also able to use the J Allen and it was even better then I was expecting! If you can't tell, alot of my buddies feel the same about J Allen's. For some reason I can't upload my video of the stage.

 

[viking78]

Nice looking rif you got.
Those Allen chassies are quite wicked, and expencive, but very solid what i do understand these.
Never seen live one of these, i really would like to feel one of those.